Device Transforms Your Smartphone into a Gaming Console, Starting at Rs 7,769

India's gaming industry is growing at a very rapid pace, $3.8 billion in FY2024, and almost doubling its valuation within the next five years to about $9.2 billion. In such a scenario, the gaming accessory a Backbone entered the very competitive market of India with a product that helps make gaming much more obvious. Backbone One takes your smartphone and makes it into a gaming console by placing it on top of this small clip, and that's your setting-up complete for the game.

"Over the past few years we have seen a spike in competitive mobile gaming in India which is why we are all the more excited to introduce the Backbone One to India, a device that redefines mobile gaming, We want to be an intrinsic part of India's growing gaming community and enable gamers with the best tools to enhance their experience and give them a competitive edge," says Maneet Khaira, CEO of Backbone.

The Backbone One is available in two variants in India to ensure broad compatibility. The USB-C model is compatible with iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and Android devices, while the Lightning port variant is designed for older generation iPhones. It is offered in a standard black design, as well as a PlayStation Edition, created in collaboration with the Sony PlayStation team.

The USB-C and Lightning port models are priced starting at Rs 7,769, while the premium version of the device will be available for Rs 12,400.

Tailored to pin-point accuracy, the Backbone One would come with a finger trigger, thumbsticks plus a D-pad - and also, magnetic adapters which would guarantee a match with the wide variety of sizes and compatibility of phones, thus making it the best for different devices. 

Almost every game from the App Store and Play Store is playable with this controller as part of many other popular games with it, such as Call of Duty: Mobile, Genshin Impact, and Minecraft. Also, for those who want to enjoy their PlayStation, Xbox, or PC games using applications like PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Remote Play, and Steam Link, this system allows their users to do so. Also, players can utilize the ultimate access of Xbox Game Pass to access games like Forza Horizon 5 and Starfield directly from the mobile phones without the help of a console or PC. 

Some of the other features are a 3.5 mm jack for headphones, ultra-low latency connection, instant gameplay capture, and the possibility of charging while playing. The device also has a collapsible design to ensure portability making it ideal for gaming on the go.